S4.100 The Cardiovascular System - Veterans Affairs
The Cardiovascular System
4.100 Application of the general rating formula for diseases of the heart 4.100-1
4.101 [Reserved]
4.102 [Reserved]
4.103 [Reserved]
4.104 Schedule of ratings—cardiovascular system 4.104-1
§4.100 Application of the general rating formula for diseases of the heart.
(a) Whether or not cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation (documented by electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, or X-ray) is present and whether or not there is a need for continuous medication must be ascertained in all cases.
(b) Even if the requirement for a 10% (based on the need for continuous medication) or 30% (based on the presence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation) evaluation is met, METs testing is required in all cases except:
(1) When there is a medical contraindication.
(2) When a 100% evaluation can be assigned on another basis.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155)
[71 FR 52460, Sept. 6, 2006; as amended at 86 FR 54093, Sept. 30, 2021; 86 FR 62095, Nov. 9, 2021; 86 FR 67654, Nov. 29, 2021]
Supplement Highlights references: 41(1), 65(2), 66(1)
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